UNCLASSIFIED. R-1 ITEM NOMENCLATURE PE F: C2ISR Tactical Data Link FY 2012 OCO

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1 Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Budget Item Justification: PB 2012 Air Force DATE: February 2011 COST ($ in Millions) FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 To Program Element Continuing Continuing Continuing Continuing A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification Tactical Data Links (TDL), as a subset of the broader Airborne Network, are used in a combat environment to exchange information such as messages, data, radar tracks, target information, platform status, imagery, and command assignments. TDLs provide interoperability, local and global connectivity, and situational awareness to the user when operating under rapidly changing operational conditions. TDLs provide a jam-resistant; secure digital data transfer network capability with new and standardized waveforms and data formats allowing Line of Sight (LOS) and Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) intra- and inter-flight communications. TDLs increase mission effectiveness, provide situational awareness, and provide positive identification of aircraft in the network, correlate on- and off-board sensor data sharing, target, and threat information, and provide the datalink to accomplish time critical targeting and other mission update functions. TDLs are used by all Service theater Command and Control (C2) elements, weapons platforms, and sensors. TDLs include, but are not limited to: Link 16, Link 11, Situational Awareness Data Link (SADL), Variable Message Format (VMF), Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS), Intra-Flight Data Link (IFDL), and Tactical ing Network Technology (TTNT). TDL efforts include incorporating changes and additions to the Link-16 message standard (MIL-STD-6016D) and applicable Interface Change Proposals (ICPs), assisting with AF and Joint interoperability certification testing with the Air Force Command and Control Integration Center (AFC2IC) and Joint Interoperability Test Center (JITC); future development, integration, and verification of Operational Flight Program (OFP) upgrades due to TDL integration; support of data gathering processes; studying and incorporating data link technologies to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of the Global Strike and Global Persistent Attack CONOPS. This effort provides critical capability and enhancements to the Airborne Network by creating common development, integration and interoperability among ground and C2 platforms and responds to Quick Reaction Capability integration and demonstration including, but not limited to Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS), Joint Surveillance Attack Radar System (JSTARS), the Air and Space Operations Center (AOC), Global Hawk, Predator, Reaper, Rivet Joint, Combat Sent, and Cobra Ball. TDLs keep all C2ISR Platforms and data linked weapons current/interoperable in the Airborne Network to enable Global Strike (GS), Global Persistent Attack (GPA), Offensive and Defensive Counterair (OCA and DCA) and Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) missions. Activities also include studies and analysis to support both current program planning and execution and future program planning to include the period of dual E-3 AWACS mission configuration ending in FY15. This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development, because this budget activity includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year. Air Force Page 1 of 9 R-1 Line Item #152

2 Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Budget Item Justification: PB 2012 Air Force DATE: February 2011 B. Program Change Summary ($ in Millions) FY 2010 FY 2011 Previous President's Budget Current President's Budget Adjustments Congressional General Reductions - Congressional Directed Reductions - Congressional Rescissions - - Congressional Adds - Congressional Directed Transfers - Reprogrammings - - SBIR/STTR Transfer Other Adjustments Air Force Page 2 of 9 R-1 Line Item #152

3 Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2012 Air Force DATE: February 2011 COST ($ in Millions) FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 To Continuing Continuing Quantity of RDT&E Articles A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification Tactical Data Links (TDL), as a subset of the broader Airborne Network, are used in a combat environment to exchange information such as messages, data, radar tracks, target information, platform status, imagery, and command assignments. TDLs provide interoperability, local and global connectivity, and situational awareness to the user when operating under rapidly changing operational conditions. TDLs provide a jam-resistant; secure digital data transfer network capability with new and standardized waveforms and data formats allowing Line of Sight (LOS) and Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) intra- and inter-flight communications. TDLs increase mission effectiveness, provide situational awareness, and provide positive identification of aircraft in the network, correlate on- and off-board sensor data sharing, target, and threat information, and provide the datalink to accomplish time critical targeting and other mission update functions. TDLs are used by all Service theater Command and Control (C2) elements, weapons platforms, and sensors. TDLs include, but are not limited to: Link 16, Link 11, Situational Awareness Data Link (SADL), Variable Message Format (VMF), Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS), Intra-Flight Data Link (IFDL), and Tactical ing Network Technology (TTNT). TDL efforts include incorporating changes and additions to the Link-16 message standard (MIL-STD-6016D) and applicable Interface Change Proposals (ICPs), assisting with AF and Joint interoperability certification testing with the Air Force Command and Control Integration Center (AFC2IC) and Joint Interoperability Test Center (JITC); future development, integration, and verification of Operational Flight Program (OFP) upgrades due to TDL integration; support of data gathering processes; studying and incorporating data link technologies to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of the Global Strike and Global Persistent Attack CONOPS. This effort provides critical capability and enhancements to the Airborne Network by creating common development, integration and interoperability among ground and C2 platforms and responds to Quick Reaction Capability integration and demonstration including, but not limited to Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS), Joint Surveillance Attack Radar System (JSTARS), the Air and Space Operations Center (AOC), Global Hawk, Predator, Reaper, Rivet Joint, Combat Sent, and Cobra Ball. TDLs keep all C2ISR Platforms and data linked weapons current/interoperable in the Airborne Network to enable Global Strike (GS), Global Persistent Attack (GPA), Offensive and Defensive Counterair (OCA and DCA) and Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) missions. Activities also include studies and analysis to support both current program planning and execution and future program planning to include the period of dual E-3 AWACS mission configuration ending in FY15. This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development, because this budget activity includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year. B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions) Title: C2ISR Tactical Data Link Integration - TCS/TACPod Assessment FY 2010 FY Description: This effort seeks to address emerging CM communications shortfalls through rapid prototyping, demonstration, and operational assessment of the voice and data range extension and voice bridging capabilities of a Tactical Communication Suite integrated into a pod. Air Force Page 3 of 9 R-1 Line Item #152

4 Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2012 Air Force DATE: February 2011 B. Accomplishments/Planned Programs ($ in Millions) FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2010 Accomplishments: This effort is to integrate, demonstrate, and assess the operational utility of one or more airborne Tactical Airborne Communications Pods (TACPod) on platforms which may include one or more of the following based upon availability: manned aircraft, Remotely Piloted Aircraft (MQ-1, MQ-9, or surrogate), AEROSTAT variants, and/or Lighter-Than-Airships (LTAs). FY 2011 Plans: Plans: Plans: Title: C2ISR Data Link Integration and AWACS Block 30/35 Software Enhancements Description: Improve AWACS Block 30/35 Link 16 interoperability and compatibility by incorporating key changes to communications software baseline FY 2010 Accomplishments: FY 2011 Plans: Mode 5 Data Exchange: Accomplish technical tasks associated with the IFF Mode 5 Data Exchange effort (ICP Number TM03-068) leading to products such as a Delta Change Package, Design Interface Papers, software modules, Integration Test Report (ITR), and IFF Mode 5 Data Exchange compliance documentation. Plans: C2ISR Data Link Strength Track Reporting: Implementation of Strength Track Reporting improves situation awareness by ensuring consistency in the initiation and handling of air track in instances where single tracks are reported on the network but it is known that these tracks actually represent more than one aircraft moving as a formation. Plans: Accomplishments/Planned Programs Subtotals Air Force Page 4 of 9 R-1 Line Item #152

5 Exhibit R-2A, RDT&E Project Justification: PB 2012 Air Force DATE: February 2011 Air Force Page 5 of 9 R-1 Line Item #152 C. Other Program Funding Summary ($ in Millions) Line Item FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 To PE F: Fighter TDL Continuing Continuing RDT&E AF PE F: TDN Enterprise Continuing Continuing RDT&E AF PE F (2): Fighter TDL Continuing Continuing APAF PE F: Bomber TDL APAF Continuing Continuing PE F: C2ISR TDL APAF Continuing Continuing PE F (5): TDN Enterprise Continuing Continuing APAF PE F (6): C2ISR TDL Continuing Continuing OPAF PE F (7): TDN Enterprise Continuing Continuing OPAF PE F: Link 16 Support & Continuing Continuing Sustainment O&M AF PE F (9): Fighter TDL Continuing Continuing O&M AF PE F: Air Mobility TDL Continuing Continuing O&M AF PE F (11): TDN Enterprise O&M AF Continuing Continuing D. Acquisition Strategy The Airborne Networking Division provides for common development, integration and interoperability across the entire Airborne Network and ensures that TDLs are procured and maintained as a joint, end-to-end, command and control system. Platform acquisition strategies vary by program, but the majority of development and integration is normally accomplished by the weapon system prime contractor. E. Performance Metrics Please refer to the Performance Budget Overview Book for information on how Air Force resources are applied and how those resources are contributing to Air Force performance goals and most importantly, how they contribute to our mission.

6 Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Analysis: PB 2012 Air Force DATE: February 2011 Product Development ($ in Millions) Category Item AWACS - Mode 5 Data Exchange AWACS - Strength Track Reporting Method & Type TCS/TACPod SS/TBD Performing Activity & Location Prior FY 2011 To SS/Various Boeing:Seattle, WA May Continuing Continuing TBD SS/Various Boeing:Seattle, WA Nov Continuing Continuing TBD Ultra Electronics:San Antonio, TX Continuing Continuing TBD Subtotal Support ($ in Millions) Category Item Method & Type Performing Activity & Location Prior FY 2011 To Subtotal Test and Evaluation ($ in Millions) Category Item Method & Type Performing Activity & Location Prior FY 2011 To Subtotal Management Services ($ in Millions) Category Item Program Office and or Support Method & Type Performing Activity & Location Prior FY 2011 To Various Various:Various, Feb Feb Continuing Continuing TBD Subtotal Air Force Page 6 of 9 R-1 Line Item #152

7 Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Analysis: PB 2012 Air Force DATE: February 2011 Prior FY 2011 Project s To Remarks Air Force Page 7 of 9 R-1 Line Item #152

8 Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile: PB 2012 Air Force DATE: February 2011 Air Force Page 8 of 9 R-1 Line Item #152

9 Exhibit R-4A, RDT&E Schedule Details: PB 2012 Air Force DATE: February 2011 Schedule Details Start End Events Quarter Year Quarter Year Mode 5 IFF Message Processing Strength Track Reporting Critical System ICPs TacPod Assessment Analysis/Critical System ICPs/Improvements Air Force Page 9 of 9 R-1 Line Item #152